The Vikings had a more extensive injury report than usual after their loss at Chicago. Plus, Leslie Frazier addressed Peterson being late for the team bus.
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November 27, 2012
It’s not often that a team with a winning record is deemed to be dead in the water, but it sure feels that way for the Minnesota Vikings after last week’s dismal performance against the red-hot Chicago Bears. Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall shredded the Vikings defense while Christian Ponder and the Vikings offense fell completely flat in an important NFC North game. Even with...
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November 27, 2012
Amazing or macabre? YOU DECIDE!
This is Minnesota Vikings linebacker Audie Cole getting into the holiday spirit a bit earlier than usual this season. That's him rocking an outstanding Christmas sweater vest, going beyond just the normal "Ugly Christmas Sweater" mode and going full blown with the vest and everything. And ONLY the vest. Doing so pushes this dangerously...
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November 26, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings are in the most important stretch of their season and are now dealing with several injuries that could linger into the week.
Minnesota coach Leslie Frazier said Monday that running back Adrian Peterson, who leads the league with 1,236 rushing yards, suffered a shoulder strain in Sunday's game. Meanwhile, tight end Kyle Rudolph and rookie...
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November 25, 2012
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson missed the team bus to Chicago's Soldier Field Sunday morning, but reportedly hailed a taxi cab in front of the team hotel and made it to the game on time. After missing the team bus, Peterson managed to get a cab just after 10 a.m. CT, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. The NFL Network reported that Peterson arrived at Soldier...
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November 26, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Receiver Jerome Simpson had his man beat to the inside on a simple slant route and quarterback Christian Ponder put the ball on target for what should have been a first down and a potential momentum-advancing play early in the Minnesota Vikings' 28-10 loss on Sunday.
Less than three minutes had gone by on the game clock and Minnesota had gained the advantage...
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November 25, 2012
The Minnesota Vikings were coming off their bye week refreshed and positive heading into the final stretch of the season, while the Chicago Bears were recovering from an embarrassing Monday night loss and wondering whether quarterback Jay Cutler would be in the lineup.
Then, Minnesota went dormant in the first half of Sunday's NFC North showdown at Chicago and the Bears took...
Leslie Frazier was critical of the Vikings’ numerous dropped passes Sunday, saying it would be an emphasis in this week’s preparation for the Green Bay Packers.
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November 25, 2012
Adrian Peterson missed the bus, but he won't miss the game.
The Minnesota Vikings running back generated alarm when he wasn't on the caravan that dumped teammates off at Soldier Field prior to Sunday's game with the Chicago Bears.
NFL Network's Stacey Dales reported Peterson arrived separately at 10:23 a.m. CT, just an hour and a half before kickoff. The league...
The Vikings had breakdowns in several statistical categories, living up to Jared Allen’s assessment of how games in Chicago usually go for the Vikings. Plus, receivers dropped numerous passes with Jerome Simpson leading the way, and the playoffs are still very much a possibility after Sunday afternoon’s results.
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November 27, 2012
I admit it. It’s important to admit fault when you are wrong. I had the Vikings winning only 2 more games back when they were 3-1, but it turned out the Detroit Lions are in the midst of a catastrophic, ball-kicking season, so the Vikings were able to sweep the season series. What I have noticed, thought, is a turn in the overall mood of the Vikings fan base.
So now, Vikings fans...
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November 26, 2012
The Minnesota Vikings have two key starters who must pass post-concussion tests before they can be cleared for action, tight end Kyle Rudolph and strong safety Harrison Smith.
They were hurt in the second half of Minnesota's loss at Chicago on Sunday.
Coach Leslie Frazier also said middle linebacker Jasper Brinkley suffered a mild sprain of the AC joint in one of his shoulders...
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November 26, 2012
These are the types of hits that the NFL is trying to get removed from the game. Louis had no idea that Allen was there and Allen launched himself at Louis, trying to blow him up. Leaving his feet for this block is not only unnecessary but extremely dirty. Had Allen not left his feet, I would be okay with this hit, but the fact that he targets Louis’ head is a huge problem...
The Vikings will have to take advantage of the weak offensive tackles trotted out by the Bears. The sacks surrendered by each of the tackles and the replacement moves on the offensive line tell the story, putting Jared Allen and Brian Robison in the spotlight for big games.
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